
After an unexpected introduction to the world of competitive paper-plane throwing, the timid twelve-year-old, Dylan Weber, finally makes it to the Aussie Junior Championships in Sydney. However, with a resigned father living in the past, Dylan will have to use his resourcefulness to come up with a winning paper-plane model for the World Junior Paper Plane Championship in Tokyo, to compete against skilful and very ambitious contestants. Clearly, at the end of Dylan's great adv... (Full plot summary below)
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After an unexpected introduction to the world of competitive paper-plane throwing, the timid twelve-year-old, Dylan Weber, finally makes it to the Aussie Junior Championships in Sydney. However, with a resigned father living in the past, Dylan will have to use his resourcefulness to come up with a winning paper-plane model for the World Junior Paper Plane Championship in Tokyo, to compete against skilful and very ambitious contestants. Clearly, at the end of Dylan's great adventure, the only important thing is fighting for what matters in life--and even though winning is something--never giving up is everything.
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| ScreenwizeSimon WeavingA wholesome, feel good tale of a primary school under-dog who dreams of getting to the world paper plane championships in Japan. |
| Common Sense MediaTracy MooreThoughtful, inspired look at grief soars. |
| The ListJames MottramThere's a day-dreamy quality to Paper Planes that makes it a pleasure to watch. |
| 3AWJim SchembriIn one of the great career gear shifts in recent memory, Melbourne director Robert Connolly, who gave us such searing dramas as The Bank, Three Dollars and Balibo, delivers an adorable family film that is uplifting, warm, winning and, most of all, funny. |
| ABC Radio BrisbaneMatthew ToomeyIt's a super-cheesy film that doesn't always make a lot of sense... but its heart is in the right place. |
| Liverpool EchoDan BevanWorthington and Oxenbould strike up a believable father/son dynamic, meaning that you can't help but smile at the inevitably schmaltzy ending. |
| GuardianPeter BradshawThe planes' flight is invariably CGI-assisted, and the resulting comedy is mild, but there is a relaxed, happy atmosphere. |
| What CultureAlex LeadbeaterA "nice" film, but no amount of earnest delivery will make the idea of paper planes being treated as an ancient sport not seem ridiculous. |
| Time OutTrevor JohnstonKudos to this bright and breezy half-term Aussie kids flick for realising that competitive paper plane flying can unleash young imaginations. |
| Radio TimesDavid AldridgeIt's worth catching on some platform or other if you and the kids are in the mood for some pleasant Oz escapism. |